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Rococo
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Definition
An 18th-century style of elegant, ornate decoration featuring curved forms, delicate details, and light colors. Rococo represents the height of baroque ornamentation and decorative refinement.
Example
The Vierzehnheiligen Church in Bavaria (1743) features elaborate rococo ornament with curved white stucco, frescoes, and delicate gilding.